Government

After bonhomie, PM Modi talks tough with Pakistan’s Sharif on terror

After bonhomie, PM Modi talks tough with Pakistan’s Sharif on terror

27 May 2014

During the 40-minute meeting, Modi conveyed his concerns on terrorism, including the attack on the Indian consulate in Herat, said to have been executed by Pakistan-based LeT

Plea filed in SC against division of Andhra Pradesh into two states

Plea filed in SC against division of Andhra Pradesh into two states

27 May 2014

A public interest petition was been filed in the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the constitutional validity of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act that led to creation of the new State of Telangana

Modi takes charge as 15th PM; 44 ministers sworn in

Modi takes charge as 15th PM; 44 ministers sworn in

26 May 2014

While there are no surprises, in terms of new faces, since all of the ministers owe their positions to Modi, the prime minister, unlike in the UPA ministry will have a decisive say in how they run their ministries

Leaner, compact Narendra Modi cabinet to take oath today

Leaner, compact Narendra Modi cabinet to take oath today

26 May 2014

Narendra Modi, who had promised to have a compact government with more emphasis on governance, is expected to downsize the ministry through mergers or reallocation of portfolios

Modi welcomes release of Indian fishermen by Pakistan, Lanka

26 May 2014

Anandiben Patel sworn in as Gujarat's first woman CM

Anandiben Patel sworn in as Gujarat's first woman CM

22 May 2014

Govt officials told to prepare report card, avoid foreign travel

21 May 2014

AAP explores backdoor route to regain control of Delhi state

21 May 2014

Chinese government think tank hails Modi as `India’s Nixon’

Chinese government think tank hails Modi as `India’s Nixon’

21 May 2014

Modi, with his governance style and philosophy that are very close to Chinese practices, would more likely become India's 'Nixon' who would further propel China-India relationship

Narendra Modi appointed PM; swearing-in on 26 May

Narendra Modi appointed PM; swearing-in on 26 May

20 May 2014

Modi will be sworn in on 26 May along with his core cabinet team as per protocol

President accepts Modi’s claim, but six more days till actual takeover

20 May 2014

Delhi headed for assembly polls as Congress refuses to again back AAP

Delhi headed for assembly polls as Congress refuses to again back AAP

19 May 2014

Early Bihar elections likely as Nitish Kumar govt resigns

17 May 2014

Polls 2014: Obama sends invite, Camaroon congratulates and Shariff wishes well

17 May 2014

"I did my best to run open government", Manmohan says in parting statement

17 May 2014

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s farewell address to the Nation

17 May 2014

Nilekani's unique identity sacrificed at the political altar

Nilekani's unique identity sacrificed at the political altar

17 May 2014

Manmohan resigns as PM; cabinet recommends dissolution of 15th Lok Sabha

Manmohan resigns as PM; cabinet recommends dissolution of 15th Lok Sabha

17 May 2014

In a farewell speech to the nation, Singh said he had tried to do his best to serve the country, and his tenure of 10 years was an "open book", even as he wished the incoming government success

Nasscom pins hopes on Narendra Modi government

Nasscom pins hopes on Narendra Modi government

17 May 2014

Nasscom has prepared a five-point agenda for the new government to help IT companies contribute in the development agenda of the country

BJD records 4th consecutive win as Patnaik wave sweeps Odisha

BJD records 4th consecutive win as Patnaik wave sweeps Odisha

17 May 2014

Naveen Patnaik, now in the 14th year of his chief ministership, bucked anti-incumbency and the Modi wave to record wins in more than 3/4th of the 147 assembly seats of Odisha

Modi emerges stronger as BJP secures 284 seats

17 May 2014

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi accept responsibility for poll debacle

16 May 2014

Modi seen as PM as BJP emerges clear winner

Modi seen as PM as BJP emerges clear winner

16 May 2014

With the stunning results exceeding all forecasts BJP started its victory celebrations around the countryfrom the morning itself

Sensex crosses 25,000 mark; settles at 24,124

Sensex crosses 25,000 mark; settles at 24,124

16 May 2014

The BSE Sensex soared over 1,400 points to a new record today, crossing the psychological 25,000 mark for the first time, while the NSENifty surged over 400 points to an all-time high of 7,553.90

Candidates failing to make full disclosures liable to be disqualified: SC

14 May 2014